Biodiesel best from Open Ponds
Martin on Sep 2nd 2010
The Tidal Irrigation and Electrical System can be considered a giant open pond for the growth of marine plants which can then be turned into biodiesel. The potential growth rates of aquatic plants far outstrip terrestrial plants. The question has been what is the best method to grow the plants so they can be converted [...]
Storing energy in a tidal system produces greater than 100% efficiency
Martin on May 31st 2008
For the last several months I have had a series of constructive conversations with Dr. Chris J C H Watkins about the TIE System and I intend to write more about these discussions later. One piece of information in particular has caught my imagination; “Enhancing Electrical Supply by Pumped Storage in Tidal Lagoons” by Dr. David [...]